Surgical binder and methods of use
US6309369A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/15016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A binder for application of pressure to the wound area of a patient who has undergone a mastectomy or other type of chest surgery. The binder includes an elasticized main body portion formed from a fabric that is substantially nonelastic, yet breathable, with gathering, elastic stitching therein.
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